West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Strettington
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Strettington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Strettington questions
Is Strettington within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Strettington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Strettington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Storm damage roof report in Strettington: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Strettington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Strettington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Strettington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Strettington
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Strettington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Also near Strettington
Other services in Strettington
Strettington roofs and the weather
Goodwood House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Strettington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take a building like Boxgrove CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Strettington is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Strettington and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
What’s near Strettington
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Strettington includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.